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World Cup Final Watch Party Comes to Union Square

The Somerville Chamber of Commerce hosts a free World Cup Final Watch Party today from 2:30 to 7 p.m. at Union Square Plaza. The all-ages event features large outdoor LED screens with multilingual broadcasts in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, local food vendors, family activities, and live music and DJs featuring local artists.

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Final Day for Somerville's World Cup Extended Business Hours

Today, July 19, is the last day of the temporary program letting licensed Somerville bars, cafes, and restaurants serve patrons until 3 a.m. during the World Cup tournament.

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Chiptopia Electronic Music Showcase at The Jungle Tonight

The Jungle Community Music Club in Union Square hosts 'Chiptopia' tonight, July 19, starting at 6 p.m., with sets from Sam Mulligan, Chicorito, Explitive, Lava Grl, and Leo Shaman.

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Quiet Queer Book Club Meets at All She Wrote Books

All She Wrote Books at 75 Washington Street hosts its free, limited-space Quiet Queer Book Club today, July 19, from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

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MBTA Red Line to Close July 21-30, Affecting Davis, Porter

From Tuesday, July 21 through Thursday, July 30, the MBTA will suspend Red Line service between Alewife and Park Street—including Davis and Porter stations—replacing trains with free shuttle buses for infrastructure upgrades.

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Human Rights Commission Subcommittee to Meet July 20

The Somerville Human Rights Commission's Administration Subcommittee holds a remote public meeting via Zoom on Monday, July 20, at 5 p.m. to discuss ongoing administrative and human rights initiatives.

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Somerville Licensing Commission Schedules July Virtual Meeting

The Somerville Licensing Commission meets virtually Tuesday, July 21, at 6 p.m. to review local licensing applications; public comments are accepted until noon that day.

City of Somerville

Historic Preservation Commission Schedules Virtual Hearing July 21

The Somerville Historic Preservation Commission holds a virtual public hearing Tuesday, July 21, at 6:45 p.m., including reviews of proposed alterations at several properties and a significance determination for 64 Medford Street.

City of Somerville

Somerville Museum Hosts 'Collage from the Collection' Workshop

The Somerville Museum hosts a hands-on workshop Thursday, July 23, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., where participants of all skill levels create mixed-media art using historic materials.

Somerville Museum

History Unlocked Series Opens the Powder House for Chats

The Somerville Museum's History Unlocked series opens the historic Powder House in Nathan Tufts Park Thursday, July 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. for free drop-in chats with local guides.

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SomerMovie Fest Hosts Free 'Mean Girls' Screening at Lincoln Park

The city's outdoor movie series screens 'Mean Girls' for free Thursday, July 23, at 8:15 p.m. at Lincoln Park's softball field.

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Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee to Meet July 23

The Somerville Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee meets Thursday, July 23, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss local transit and active transportation initiatives.

City of Somerville

NICE, a fest Indie Music Festival Returns to Davis Square

The three-day music festival celebrating the New England indie scene runs Friday, July 24 through Sunday, July 26, bringing over 80 bands to three stages in Davis Square.

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Somerville, Cambridge Activists Celebrate Citizens Bank Divestment

Local activists gathered in Central Square Saturday, July 18, to celebrate Citizens Bank's decision to end its credit facilities with private prison operators CoreCivic and The GEO Group after months of community protests.

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